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Connect with Top Employers at the Columbia Walk-In-Wednesdays Hiring Event

Join Us August 21 for Exciting Career Opportunities

Don’t miss this chance to meet with leading employers from various industries. Whether you’re a job seeker or an employer, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect and grow.

08.21.24 – 1pm-4pm
Daniel Boone Regional Library
100 W. Broadway, Columbia

Connect with Top Employers at the Columbia Walk-In-Wednesdays Hiring Event

Join Us August 21 for Exciting Career Opportunities

Don’t miss this chance to meet with leading employers from various industries. Whether you’re a job seeker or an employer, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect and grow.

08.21.24 – 1pm-4pm
Daniel Boone Regional Library
100 W. Broadway, Columbia

Highlights from Previous Hiring Events

Pre-Register for the Event

Join Us at the Walk-In-Wednesdays Hiring Event

We encourage all job seekers to pre-register for the Columbia Walk-In-Wednesdays Hiring event to streamline your entry and maximize your opportunities. Click here to pre-register.

Employers interested in participating can register by contacting Nichelle at Nichelle.Pool@dhewd.mo.gov. Don’t miss this chance to connect with a diverse range of employers from various industries!

Featured Employers:

Woodhaven

MU Health Care

IMKO Workforce Solutions

Boone County Sheriff’s Office

Job Finders

SOS Temporary Staffing

Boone County 911 Dispatcher

Compass Health Network

University of Missouri

City of Columbia

SOS Temporary Staffing

Explore Job Seeker Services

At the Central Workforce Development Region, we are committed to strengthening communities through workforce development efforts. Explore the vast array of job seeker services we offer across 19 counties in mid-Missouri. From job preparation to securing employment, our services are designed to help you succeed. Click the button below to learn more about the opportunities available to you!

About the Columbia Job Center

The Columbia Job Center offers a variety of services to the public, including job search assistance, resume building, training services, and more. 

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The Workforce Link Podcast with Sundi Jo Graham

The Workforce Link Podcast offers forward thinking conversations for the workforce, linking employers and job seekers to a brighter tomorrow. 

Hosted by Sundi Jo Graham from the Central Workforce Development Board, The Workforce Link covers job searching, resume and interview tips, leadership, personal development, and features interviews with industry leaders from the private and public sectors.

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Honoring Wayne Houtman for a Dedicated Career of Service in the Central Region 

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Missouri’s March 2025 Jobs Report: Employment Growth Continues Despite Slight Uptick in Unemployment

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Contact Us

1107 Kingshighway, Rolla, MO 65401

(573) 426-6030

sundijo@cwdregion.com

In accordance with 29 CFR 38.9 (g)(3), Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals will receive language assistance in all communications of vital information.

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EO Officer - Korin Ell

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Central Workforce Development Board, Inc. and COPIC are equal-opportunity employers/programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Missouri Relay Services at 711. If needed, call M. Korin Ell at 573-426-6030 ext. 2 for assistance in the translation and understanding of the information in the document(s) you have received. Si necesita asistencia para traducir y entender la información contenida en el documento(s) que recibió, llame al M. Korin Ell 573-426-6030 ext 2. 

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